Chidera Ejuke may be on the brink of another return to the Super Eagles squad, following a period on the sidelines due to injury. The Sevilla winger had previously been shortlisted for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, but was ultimately left out as Nathan Tella of Bayer Leverkusen and Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan made the final list.
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With Tella later ruled out due to injury, a defender Jordan Torunarigha was called up instead, leaving Ejuke still out of contention. The winger was previously recalled in October 2024 for Nigeria's final 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya under coach Augustine Eguavoen, though he did not make it onto the pitch.
A hamstring injury during his time with Sevilla then forced him out of action. Since joining the Spanish side, Ejuke has featured in 19 games, with 11 of those as a substitute. Sources close to the team suggest he remains a candidate for selection, provided he gains more consistent playing time at club level.
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Editorial
We must acknowledge that Chidera Ejuke’s path has been anything but straightforward. His dribbling flair and explosive style once marked him as a unique talent in Nigerian football. Yet, inconsistent game time and recurring injuries have hindered his momentum with the national team.
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His latest opportunity for a recall symbolises the faith still held in his abilities. For the Super Eagles, balancing creativity with reliability is essential and Ejuke, when fully fit and in form, delivers just that. It's the coaching staff continue to monitor him, which reflects both their openness and commitment to tactical diversity.
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However, this potential recall should not merely be symbolic. It must be a call to responsibility for Ejuke to assert himself at Sevilla and fight for a place in the starting eleven. His return to form could inject much-needed unpredictability into Nigeria’s attack, especially with tournaments and qualifiers demanding depth and dynamism.
We stand to benefit from a player like Ejuke, not just for his skills, but for his ability to turn games in moments. His story, far from over, can still be rewritten into one of resilience and resurgence. We hope he seizes the moment.
Did You Know?
Chidera Ejuke was named in UEFA’s list of "top ten dribblers in Europe" during his time at CSKA Moscow.
Before joining Sevilla, he had a stint in Belgium with Royal Antwerp on loan from Hertha BSC.
Ejuke is a [graduate](https://pandahouse.lolipop.jp443/g5/bbs/board.php?bo_table=aaa&wr_id=2893004) of Gombe United’s youth system, a lesser-known Nigerian football academy.
He once recorded a dribbling success rate of over 60% in a single Russian Premier League season.
The winger was nominated for the CAF Young Player of the Year award in 2020.